CENTCOM reportedly has plans for Iran strikes: Will Trump approve them?

What happened: CENTCOM has drawn up options for renewed strikes on Iran if authorized by the White House, The Hill reported. Trump said the US could strike as soon as "tomorrow" while also holding out the possibility of an agreement with Tehran. Key numbers: War approaching its eighth month; began February 28; midterm elections November 3; third carrier strike group and roughly Why it matters: Chatham House's Julie Norman told Al Jazeera the plans serve as immediate posturing and a real option after the midterms, with a very high risk of miscalculation and rapid escalation by either side.

CENTCOM has drawn up options for renewed strikes on Iran if authorized by the White House, The Hill reported. Trump said the US could strike as soon as "tomorrow" while also holding out the possibility of an agreement with Tehran.

Chatham House's Julie Norman told Al Jazeera the plans serve as immediate posturing and a real option after the midterms, with a very high risk of miscalculation and rapid escalation by either side.